Location
London Borough of Harrow

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,357 per annum

About the Role
As a Health Improvement Officer - Partnerships and Inequalities at the London Borough of Harrow, you will play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of residents across the borough. Working within the Public Health team, you will support the delivery of key public health priorities aimed at reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes in areas such as substance misuse, tobacco control, and wider health improvement initiatives. You will contribute to evidence-based programmes through the development of strategies, needs assessments, action plans, and evaluations that make a real difference to local communities.

This highly collaborative role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of partners, including NHS organisations, voluntary and community sector groups, local authority services, and regional stakeholders. You will lead and support projects that bring partners together to address complex public health challenges, ensuring local services are responsive to the needs of Harrow’s diverse population.

The role offers the opportunity to apply public health knowledge and analytical skills to shape and deliver effective interventions, translating national and regional priorities into practical local action. Harrow Council is committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement, making this an excellent opportunity for a passionate public health professional to develop their career while creating a positive impact.

In this influential role, you will represent the Council within multi-agency partnerships, contribute to strategic decision-making, and help drive initiatives that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. If you are motivated by partnership working, innovation, and the opportunity to improve the lives of residents, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful career opportunity.

Experience
- Demonstrable experience of leading complex projects or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders, working independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting complex information to support recommendations, service improvements, and decision-making.
- Experience of working in a customer-focused environment, committed to delivering high-quality services and excellent customer care.
- Strong research skills, including desktop and face-to-face research to inform projects, strategies, and service development.

About you
- Ability to apply public health principles, evidence, and data to develop effective solutions within statutory, governance, and policy frameworks.
- Knowledge and understanding of public health, particularly in relation to tackling health inequalities, substance misuse, tobacco control, and wider health improvement priorities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt plans in response to changing circumstances while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information and data clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
- Strong partnership-building and interpersonal skills, enabling productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills, including coordinating meetings, producing accurate minutes, and ensuring timely follow-up actions.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; however, a background in public health or related experience is implied as essential for this role.